Office of Educator Effectiveness and Licensure - PowerPoint Presentation

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Office of Educator Effectiveness and LicensureDr. Monica Beane, Executive DirectorRobert Hagerman, Assistant Director

September 15,

2015Slide2

I. Praxis & Policy UpdatesII. Certification—Licensure/Application processesProcedural updatesPermitsIII. Review (EPPRB)

IV. Title II

V. CAEP Transition TopicsTeacher Performance Assessment (TPA)Program Impact Data (development of surveys)Question and Answer Session

Meeting AgendaSlide3

Policy ItemsPolicies 5100 and 5202 revisions were approved during the September 9, 2015 WVBE meeting--Alternative Certification processes were moved to Policy 5901Validity period added for piloting an educator preparation programLanguage clarification Language added to reflect that Autism and General, Integrated Mathematics cannot be added by exclusively passing the Praxis Content Test Endorsements added--Earth and space scienceGeneral, integrated mathematics

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New Praxis Tests Added Effective October 13, 2015-- American Sign Language (choice among 3 exams)Braille Proficiency: 0631 Computer Science Education 5651Elementary Multiple Subjects: 5001 and individual subject tests (5002, 5003, 5004, 5005)Earth & Space Science: 5571Family & Consumer Science: 5122General, Integrated Mathematics: 5169Gifted Education: 5358Journalism: 5223**Cut scores listed in new policy.Slide5

Praxis Reminders Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE) now in continuous testing (rather than windows)Passing scores for all or part of the old PPST or 5031 elementary education series will be accepted, provided that was the test required and taken at the time of enrollment in the educator preparation program. Tests taken now (after September 1, 2015)

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passing scores on the new, required test numbers.Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001 Series) now in every testing windowElementary Education: Multiple Subjects – test takers may register for individual subtests without first having to take the combined test. Slide6

Test RegenerationsTest NumberTest NameLast Available AdministrationReplacement Test Number Effective Date

5031

Elementary Education: Multiple TestsAugust 20155001September 20155032Reading & LA SubtestAugust 20155002

September 2015

5033

Mathematics Subtest

August 2015

5003

September 2015

5034

Social Studies

Subtest

August 2015

5004

September 2015

5035

Science Subtest

August 2015

5005

September 2015

5121

Family & Consumer Science

August 2015

5122

September 2015Slide7

Upcoming Test Regenerations ETS reviews tests annually to determine whether regeneration is needed.Test NumberTest NameStandard Setting (multi-state standard setting

Administration Readiness Date

BrailleJanuary 2016June 2016ESOL(English to Speakers of Other LanguagesDecember 2015September 2016Slide8

Praxis Updates Study CompanionsInformation previously in Study Guides (previously with a fee) are being placed into Study Companions (and are now free)As Interactive Practice Tests are introduced (with fees charged), study guide material will transition into free Study Companion.Slide9

Praxis Updates Interactive Practice TestsInteractive Practice Tests (IPTs)Number of questions answered correctly with explanationsContent category scoresTimer to simulate testing conditionsSlide10

Certification ReviewJodi Oliveto-MooreBrad FittroRobert MellaceEmily CurryScottie FordOffice of Educator Effectiveness and LicensureSlide11

CertificationApplication Processes Procedural Updates Policy

General Updates

Fees and FormsBackground/Fingerprints/DisclosuresClinical Permits; Initial Certification; First Class/Full-time Permits, Renewals Slide12

Certification Online SystemElectronic Payments – Checks are no longer accepted; payments must be made by the applicant online https://wveis.k12.wv.us/certpayment/ Electronic Applications – The development phase of the on-line application system is still progressing. Slide13

Applications for Initial Licensure: Forms 20T, 20S and 19Faxes are not accepted in lieu of required original documentsA PRAXIS Score Report should be included in Initial Licensure applications to expedite the process. There is a delay in our office receiving the reports as compared to the applicants and the IHEs. Please ensure that an official transcript accompanies all Forms 20T, 20S, 8, and 19 before the application is submitted to our office. Once issued, certificates are available online (PDF) https://wveis.k12.wv.us/certcheck/ Slide14

eTranscriptseTranscripts must be sent directly to an Office of Educator Effectiveness and Licensure staff member. eTranscripts reflecting the educator’s name as being the “Receiver” are not considered as being an official transcript.Slide15
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Applicant Information Page Every Application! Complete all

sections of the Applicant Information Page form.

Background Section: – If the answer is “yes” to any question, applicant must disclose, even when incident was expunged. Original Applicant Signature and DateOriginal Superintendent Signature and Date (if being hired).Slide17

DisclosuresAll applicants who disclose or for whom results indicate arrests or offenses must submit with their application a narrative in their own words in addition to any personnel, court, or any other available documentation.All incidents must be disclosed, even those expunged.Emily Curry is the coordinator working with

applications containing disclosures or related background issues--emily.curry@k12.wv.usSlide18

Fingerprints/Background Checks Federal and State background checks through L1/MorphoTrust must be completed as part of the application process.Applicants must select the WVDE as the recipient of the results. Cost $47.25—fee was increase in July

2015

Background checks conducted erroneously may require an additional background check and may require additional payment.Slide19

§ 126-136-11. Clinical Experience PermitsForm 24 A Clinical Experience Permit is required for educator candidates except those who already hold a current or expired Professional Teaching, Administrative or

Student Support

Certificate. Exempt from the Clinical Experience Permit requirement are those who hold a valid WV First Class – Full Time Permit, Alternative Teaching Certificate or Teacher-in-Residence Permit. Substitute teachers participating in a clinical experience must hold the Clinical Experience Permit.Slide20

Form 24Clinical Experience PermitsRequired with application—Form 7 and Fingerprinting $35 non-refundable Processing FeePlacement dates and county of placementContent specialization & grade levels

Signatures from both the county superintendent and authorized IHE official.

Specific school placement preferred but not requiredMay enter “TBD” on application if school placement has not yet been determined Slide21

Form 24Clinical ExperienceApplicant may apply for the permit up to 90 days in advance of the clinical experience—caution fingerprint results may expire if longer than 90 days.The EPP and designated county on Form 7 receive notification of permit approval via email.EPP notifies county of successful completion of student teaching.Candidate is eligible to substitute teach (short-term) for remainder of current academic year.Slide22

Form 24AAdditional Clinical Experience or Change in Clinical Experience Add or change a clinical placementEach additional county where the experience will be completed must submit a 24AMay also be used to re-issue a clinical experience permit as a result of a change

No

fee required No fingerprinting required with this formSlide23

Clinical ExperienceBackground Check Student Teachers must be re-fingerprinted prior to application for West Virginia Initial Teacher License Individuals who are completing their experience in more than one county must submit a Form 7 for the additional county (if the fingerprinting is within the 90 day window) to

ensure that we have all placement information intact and agreements documented.Slide24

A First Class/Full-Time Permit (FCP) or Out-of-Field Authorization (OOF) may be issued when an educator who is not certified for a specific employment position is hired by the district into the position, when no fully-certified educator has applied.First Class/Full-Time PermitsOut of Field AuthorizationForm 1/1ASlide25

Initial First Class-Full-Time Permit: The certification specialist at the college/university must verify on the application that the candidate has completed a minimum of 25% of the state-approved licensure program.

An

official transcript must be submitted with the Form 1/1A. First Class, Full-time PermitsForm 1/1ASlide26

First Class Permits, renewalSix (6) appropriate hours verified by the college/university must be completed each year for permit renewal.

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official transcript must be submitted with each Form 1/1A renewal. Both the college/university and the county must complete & sign each

Form

1/1A.Slide27

First Class PermitEducators already holding a Professional Certificate (if County employs them in a different area) may be eligible for an Out-of-Field Authorization even if they have not completed 25% of the program requirements.

Out of Field Authorization

Form 1/1ASlide28

Career and Technical EducationApplication Forms Require wage-earning experience w/ education level documentation Require industry recognized credentials (if applicable)Sometimes allowed 1 year to attain Refer to WVBE Policy 5202, Appendix CSlide29

Career and Technical EducationV9 - Substitute and First Class Full-Time Permit Substitute - Requires 18 clock hours training FCP - Requires passing basic skills exam scores and enrollment/commitment to an approved programV7 - Career and Technical Education CertificateRequires completion of an approved programRequires basic skills and NOCTI Exam (if applicable)1 year teaching experience within the endorsement (new policy 5202 removes this requirement)Slide30

Career and Technical EducationCareer and Technical Education CertificateApplicants holding a valid WV Professional Teaching Certificate are exempt from completion of an approved CTE program and may use their passing Praxis exam scores in lieu of the basic skills examRelevant teaching experience may be acceptedThese individual must meet all other requirements of licensureSlide31

Career and Technical EducationApplication Form TipsVerify that the endorsement's code and name is written as identified in Appendix CEnsure all required application information is completed with dated signatures Ensure the applicant has provided applicable qualifying documentationSlide32

Information/UpdatesRobert HagermanLinda BraggOffice of Educator Effectiveness and LicensureSlide33

Teacher-in-Residence (TIR) ProgramTeacher-in-residence programs feature intensively supervised and mentored prospective teachers during their final program year and that refines their professional practice skills. The TIR program helps prospective teachers gain the experience needed to demonstrate competence as a prerequisite to certification to teach in WV schools. Slide34

Teacher-in-Residence (TIR)Program ApprovalTIR programs require authorization of the WVBE pursuant to W.Va. Code 18A-32A (f). A completed, signed TIR program must be submitted by the college/university to the Office of Educator Effectiveness and Licensure to facilitate the approval process. After the initial TIR is approved, the institution may submit additional requests to add counties to its approved program. Slide35

TIR Candidate Eligibility3.0 GPA or higherPassing scores on ALL required Praxis assessments before application for a TIR placementTIR serves as the Clinical Experience (as long as all programmatic levels required are addressed in that placement)Use Form 3 to apply for Teacher-in-Residence PermitSlide36

TIR Placement EPPs and county partners may place teacher candidates as TIRs if: EPP has a WVBE-approved TIR program with placement county Candidate has met all eligibility requirements Placement is designated for area of critical shortage (& is in the TIRs content specialization)The TIR permit has been issuedSlide37

Alternative CertificationNew Processes in ProgressGuided by Policy 5901 (adopted by WVBE during September meeting) Alternative Certification Educator Preparation Program Review Board (ACEPPRB) formedProgram Partnership Proposal Approval: must be reviewed and recommended by ACEPPRB and approved by WVBE Slide38

Measures pedagogical effectiveness of the teacher candidate & has implications for EPP impactCulminates during Clinical Experience A TPA is expected to be required by policy in Fall, 2016CAEP Transition--Teacher Performance Assessment Policy Implications Slide39

CAEP TransitionTeacher Performance AssessmentTPA Test Project

Findings will inform policy decisionSurvey Questions seek information from 6 EPPsFrom candidates who are assessed with a TPA From instructors using the TPA with their candidatesabout…Alignment with criteria and processes used by EPPs (WVPTS, InTASC, CAEP Standards)

Alignment with courses and experience within program of study

Alignment with WV Educator Evaluation System processes

Ease of transition from PLT to respective TPA

Level of service/support from vendorsSlide40

CAEP Transition--Program Impact Datathrough West Virginia Educator EvaluationEducator Outcomes in WV School SystemsSurvey to Program Completers/EmployersWVDE system is able to aggregate data of completer performance if Federal Title II Proposed Regulations become required

West Virginia Educator Evaluation System

http://wvde.state.wv.us/evalwv/ Slide41

Educator Preparation Program Review Board (EPPRB)(for proposed Programs of Study)

Fall 2016—September 23, 2015

Spring 2016 Important DatesDecember 3, 2015 -- Letter of intent to submit program for review due to WVDEJanuary 3, 2016 -- Submission of program for review due to WVDE

February

3, 2016 -- EPPRB Meeting

March

or April -- Program (if ready) eligible to be presented to WVBE for approval

Proposed Program

Requirements

Proposed Changes to Program RequirementsSlide42

ETS Title II Data ServicesSite now open...Slide43

CAEP Resources WVBE/CAEP Partnership Agreement CAEP Evidence GuideCAEP Accreditation HandbookCAEP Accreditation StandardsStandard 1: Content and Pedagogical KnowledgeStandard 2: Clinical Partnerships and PracticeStandard 3: Candidate Quality, Recruitment and Selectivity

Standard 4:

Program ImpactStandard 5: Provider Quality Assurance and Continuous ImprovementSlide44

Questions and Answers SessionOffice of Educator Effectiveness and LicensureSlide45

Contacts: Robert HagermanAssistant Director Office of Educator Effectiveness and Licensurerhagerma@k12.wv.usLinda BraggProgram Review CoordinatorLiaison to the Institutions of Higher Education

Office of Educator Effectiveness and Licensure

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Thank you!1-800-982-2378http://wvde.state.wv.us/certification/